Black crepe women's coat from the early twentieth century

Description:: This black crepe, loose-fitting women's coat has a very wide black Persian lamb fur collar. The long, loose sleeves are heavily embroidered with flower and leaf patterns in rust, turquoise and gold metallic threads. The coat is fastened by one button at the center front and a snap at the throat. The lining is rust colored crepe. Label: "Importers, B. Siegel Co., Detroit, Mich."
Notes:: The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
Date Issued:: [1918 TO 1922]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection
Place:: Detroit, Michigan
Subject Topic:: Outerwear, Clothing and dress, History, and Coats
Format:: clothing
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URL:: http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ES01_1959.132.056